Heat clears bed bugs in one day. The crew sets up commercial heaters and fans, places wireless probes deep in mattresses and cushions and along the base of the walls, and watches the readings until every spot is hot enough. Most Olivehurst households are back home the same night.
Why Heat Kills Every Stage
Bed bugs and eggs cannot survive high temperatures held long enough, and no strain has built up resistance to heat. Our team usually keeps the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or more for a set time, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so no cool pocket is left.
On Treatment Day
- PrepHeat-sensitive items come out while the crew places heaters, fans and probes.
- Warm upRooms climb to target temperature over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew tracks probe readings and shifts belongings so heat reaches everything.
- Cool downRooms cool, the crew checks the result and may add a residual product along edges.
Heat in Olivehurst and Plumas Lake Homes
Many houses in older Olivehurst date from the 1960s and 1970s, and our technicians may check the electrical panel or bring a generator before setting up. Newer Plumas Lake homes built since 2003 usually handle the power more easily, though two-story layouts take more equipment. Heat suits commuters who cannot keep taking days off for return visits.
Remove These First
- Candles, crayons, lipstick, aerosol cans, medicine, vinyl records, houseplants and pets.
- Anything else on the crew's list, such as some electronics.
- Leave clothes and bedding in place unless the crew says otherwise.
- Open closets, drawers and cabinets so hot air can move freely.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Can I leave my mattress in the hot sun on the driveway instead?
No. A Yuba County summer day heats the surface, but the inside of a mattress rarely stays hot enough for long enough, and bugs can crawl off into the garage or car.
Do we all have to leave during treatment?
Yes. People, pets and heat-sensitive things go elsewhere for the day, and most families come back that evening once the rooms cool down.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. We book an inspection at your Olivehurst home at a time that suits you. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.